The latest video doing rounds of the internet is that of a Pakistani kid bowling with almost pinpoint accuracy and smooth left-arm action in a backyard. The video has gone viral on social media platforms and is also being circulated through phone messaging apps — even the great Wasim Akram was awed at the kid’s raw talent.
The kid who probably isn’t older than 8 years is seen bowling multiple deliveries to a single stump with superb control and accuracy in the video.
I just recieved this video and don’t know about this brilliant kid, want to know your thoughts abt this terrific bowling. @wasimakramlive @shoaib100mph @iramizraja @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/8JPRQNHlfj
— Faizan Ramzan (@faizanramzank) February 27, 2018
Soon after the video was uploaded on Twitter, Wasim Akram took notice of it, saying:
Where is this boy??? We have serious talent flowing through the veins of our nation and no platform for these kids to be discovered. It’s time we do something about it #TheFutureOfCricketIsWithOurYouth https://t.co/ybzd5ASeTx
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) February 28, 2018
Opinions were divided with people likening him to Akram and Mohammad Amir.
I just recieved this video and don’t know about this brilliant kid, want to know your thoughts abt this terrific bowling. @wasimakramlive @shoaib100mph @iramizraja @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/8JPRQNHlfj
— Faizan Ramzan (@faizanramzank) February 27, 2018
The child’s identity is not known as yet, neither has his location been revealed, however, the Twitterati has urged influential sportsmen and relevant authorities to trace and train the prodigy into an asset for Pakistan cricket.
